{"title": "Disney-YouTube TV Channel Dispute Persists: Options for Catching Tonight's Monday Night Football and Additional Content", "body": ["The ongoing conflict between Disney and YouTube TV, entering its second week without a settlement, has prompted YouTube to offer $20 credits to affected users as a form of compensation. However, it's uncertain if this measure will prevent viewers from abandoning the service due to the loss of more than 20 channels. To recap the situation, Disney withdrew its channels from YouTube TV on October 30 following unsuccessful negotiations on a renewed distribution deal, leaving subscribers without college football broadcasts on ABC or ESPN over the past two weekends, and now facing a second consecutive Monday Night Football matchup without access."], ["Subscribers aiming to view tonight's matchup featuring the Philadelphia Eagles against the Green Bay Packers, or catch episodes of series such as Abbott Elementary, Grey's Anatomy, and Dancing with the Stars on their premiere nights, must explore other avenues for viewing. Fortunately, several viable alternatives exist that could challenge YouTube TV's stance in the talks."], ["A budget-friendly method to access ESPN involves the Sling Day Pass, available for $5 per day, allowing unrestricted viewing of ESPN content without long-term obligations. For those considering a complete transition from YouTube TV, services like Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, and Fubo provide full coverage of Disney's channel lineup. Notably, these platforms, including YouTube TV, typically allow flexible month-to-month plans that can be paused or terminated easily, unlike many traditional cable subscriptions. The following details highlight top choices for accessing ESPN, Disney Channel, ABC, and similar networks, drawn from evaluations of leading live TV streaming options for cord-cutters, along with a rundown of impacted channels and key weekly sports events unavailable on YouTube TV."], ["Among the sports events potentially missed due to the YouTube TV-Disney outage are these notable contests:"], ["- 8:15 p.m.: Philadelphia Eagles versus Green Bay Packers on ESPN/ABC"], ["- 7 p.m.: Orlando Magic versus New York Knicks on ESPN"], ["- 9:35 p.m.: Los Angeles Lakers versus Oklahoma City Thunder on ESPN"], ["The ESPN+ unlimited subscription, priced at $29.99 monthly, grants entry to ESPN's full array of broadcast networks—including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ACCN, ESPNews, and ESPN Deportes—as well as ABC feeds, ESPN+ originals, ESPN3, SECN+, and ACCNX. This setup delivers over 47,000 annual live events, on-demand replays, and exclusive content, ensuring no Monday Night Football or weekend college football on ABC or ESPN channels slips by. Additionally, ABC series become available for streaming the day following their original airing."], ["Currently, a promotional bundle pairs ESPN+ unlimited with Disney+ and Hulu for $29.99 per month over 12 months, effectively providing the extra services at no added cost for the period. This offer remains open even to existing subscribers of Disney+, Hulu, or the combined package, allowing an upgrade to the discounted rate."], ["Hulu's live TV package encompasses channels such as ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Fox, plus integrated Disney+ and select ESPN content. Through a temporary promotion, new subscribers and eligible returnees (those not subscribed within the last month) can secure Hulu + Live TV (with advertisements) at $64.99 monthly for the initial three months—a strong deal amid recent price hikes by Hulu and Disney+ on October 21."], ["Benefits include unlimited DVR capacity, multi-device streaming, and further features. The reduced pricing concludes at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT on November 18."], ["Post-promotion, the rate reverts to the standard $89.99 monthly, but with the current YouTube TV issues, this represents an opportune moment to switch. Should the dispute resolve soon, a three-day trial of Hulu + Live TV remains an option."], ["For a temporary fix to avoid missing key games or programs this weekend, Fubo provides a complimentary seven-day trial to sample its offerings without commitment, accompanied by a $30 reduction on the debut month."], ["Fubo TV delivers ESPN, Fox, ABC, CBS, NFL Network, and over 100 additional live channels. Priced at $80 monthly, it stands as a substantial yet thorough choice for live television, covering NCAA, NFL, MLB, and beyond, while offering considerable savings over conventional cable. It also includes 1,000 hours of cloud DVR for users."], ["DirecTV supplies a wide selection of live channels, enabling thousands of sports events and other programming via standard plans. Presently, a limited-time incentive offers a $20 credit on the first month's bill upon signup, plus at least $10 monthly discounts for the first 24 months on Choice, Ultimate, or Premier packages—totaling more than $250 in reductions. Package details are available online."], ["A five-day free trial is also offered to evaluate the service."], ["Sling provides flexible passes for daily, weekend, or weekly access to its streams starting at $5 daily. This suits needs for select ESPN channels through the Sling Orange tier, though ABC is excluded. For isolated events like this week's Monday Night Football on ESPN, it serves as an effective brief solution. For extended use, the Orange + Blue bundle includes both ESPN and ABC at $30 for the first month and $61 ongoing, with an extra fee for the Sports Extra add-on to include ESPNU."], ["To access local ABC content, check for free streaming news channels from your station, availability on The Roku Channel for local news, or apps from Nexstar-affiliated stations."], ["Another choice, for those in range of a local ABC affiliate's signal, involves an over-the-air antenna. Input your ZIP code at antennaweb.org to identify available channels. Testing shows a certain affordable model under $30 performs reliably, with truly gratis access to stations."], ["All channels under The Walt Disney Company's ownership are presently unavailable on YouTube TV."], ["Update from November 10, 2025, 4:43 PM ET: Incorporated details on the $20 credit for YouTube TV users and revised the weekly football schedule."], ["Update from November 6, 2025, 4:38 PM ET: Added information on weekend college football viewing and the upcoming Monday Night Football."], ["Update from November 5, 2025, 12:32 PM ET: Included specifics on tonight's NBA games via ESPN."], ["Update from November 3, 2025, 6:36 PM ET: Covered YouTube TV's response to Disney's proposal for a 24-hour channel restoration."]}